Chris Evert announces she will miss Wimbledon due to cancer recurrence
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Chris Evert revealed on June 25 that her ovarian cancer has returned, preventing her attendance at Wimbledon this year. The 71-year-old Hall of Famer, first diagnosed in December 2021, stated that she has already undergone surgery as part of her treatment plan and will begin chemotherapy soon. Evert, a three-time Wimbledon champion and 18-time Grand Slam winner, has been a prominent figure in tennis commentary since her retirement. She expressed her gratitude to supporters and remains optimistic about her recovery.
- •Evert's cancer diagnosis returned for a third time.
- •She has undergone surgery and will begin chemotherapy soon.
- •Evert will not attend Wimbledon and will step back from professional commitments.
- •She is an 18-time Grand Slam champion and prominent tennis analyst.
- •Evert first won Wimbledon in 1974.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Evert reveals ovarian cancer has returned
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Evert opens up about ovarian cancer recurrence, will miss this year's Wimbledon
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announces she'll miss Wimbledon due to return of ovarian cancer
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s Chris Evert reveals cancer recurrence, will miss Wimbledon
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Tennis great Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
- 6:26 PMESPN — Evert to miss Wimbledon after cancer recurrence
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says she will miss Wimbledon after recurrence of ovarian cancer
"Tennis Hall of Famer and longtime ESPN analyst Chris Evert revealed her ovarian cancer has returned for the third time, keeping her from attending Wimbledon this year. Evert was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Dec. 2021. In Jan. 2023, Evert announced she was cancer-free, but later that year, she revealed the disease had returned.…
"Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" ovarian cancer has returned for a third time and she will soon start chemotherapy to combat the disease."Ovarian cancer is relentless, but I will stay optimistic and determined in continuing to fight this battle," Evert said.
"Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert said Thursday her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year. Evert, 71, was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2021. In December 2023 she revealed her cancer had returned.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 11:13 PMChris Evert reveals ovarian cancer has returned
The tennis legend has given an update on her health.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 8:14 PMChris Evert opens up about ovarian cancer recurrence, will miss this year's Wimbledon
We're all hoping for the best for the tennis legend.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 7:37 PMTennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announces she'll miss Wimbledon due to return of ovarian cancer
Evert, an 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and ESPN analyst, said she'll be stepping back from her professional commitments over the next few months.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 7:30 PMESPN’s Chris Evert reveals cancer recurrence, will miss Wimbledon
Tennis Hall of Famer and longtime ESPN analyst Chris Evert revealed her ovarian cancer has returned for the third time, keeping her from attending Wimbledon this year. Evert was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Dec. 2021. In Jan. 2023, Evert announced she was cancer-free, but later that year, she revealed the disease had returned.…
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 6:27 PMTennis great Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" ovarian cancer has returned for a third time and she will soon start chemotherapy to combat the disease."Ovarian cancer is relentless, but I will stay optimistic and determined in continuing to fight this battle," Evert said.
- ESPNJun 25, 2026, 6:26 PMEvert to miss Wimbledon after cancer recurrence
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert said Thursday her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 5:12 PMTennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 5:05 PMTennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says she will miss Wimbledon after recurrence of ovarian cancer
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert said Thursday her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year. Evert, 71, was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2021. In December 2023 she revealed her cancer had returned.
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